Win passes to Toronto Food and Drink Fest
Once you hear the keyword, text our contest lines at 416 798-1035! The correct number text will get a call back from Tony Monaco saying you win!
Get ready to experience T.O. Food & Drink Fest’s juicy 3-day lineup showcasing 175 of the city’s best food and drink brands, celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, hands-on mixology classes, and mouthwatering tastings! The culinary celebration, produced by National Event Management, returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for its third year – the weekend of April 5-7, 2024.
“As Canada’s largest food and drink event, this festival offers a one-stop shop to taste the very best Toronto has to offer – all under one roof,” said Fred Cox, President of National Event Management. “We’re thrilled to host over 16,000 Torontonians at the event this year to celebrate Toronto’s amazing diverse food and drink culture and indulge in quality cuisine from the city’s top local chefs, restaurants, winemakers, spirit, beer and cider companies.”
- Friday, 3PM–5PM – Special Preview for Food & Drink Industry / Media & VIP’s
- Friday, 5PM–10PM
- Saturday, 12PM–10PM – (Two entry times available 12–5PM, and 5PM–10PM)
- Sunday, 12PM–6PM
The Chef Stage – See Toronto’s top chefs in action! Experience the very best local and celebrity chefs cooking delicious dishes live on stage:
• Mark McEwan – Top Chef Canada Judge, Owner of Bymark, Fabbrica Restaurants, Diwa, and McEwan Foods & Catering
• Romain Avril – Michelin Star Trained Chef, known for @Frenchycooks
• Erica Karbelnik – Top Chef Canada Season 9 Winner and Chopped Canada Season 3 Winner, Co-owner of Karbs Catering
• Devan Rajkumar – Canadian Chef and TV personality
• Michael Hunter – Co-owner Antler Kitchen Bar and Author of The Hunter Chef Cookbook
• Afrim Pristine – Maître fromager and co-owner of Cheese Boutique, Best selling cookbook author and Food Network TV host
• Massimo Capra – Italian-born Canadian restaurateur, Celebrity Chef and restaurant consultant • Noel Cunninham (Presented by: Jamaica & Sunwing Vacations) – Internationally renowned multi-award-winning chef and culinary personality; Executive Chef of Cuisine by Noel
• Damian Leach (Presented by: Barbados) – Cocktail Kitchen’s award-winning Executive Chef
Hands-on classes in the Mixology Classroom presented by SodaStream: Stir things up by checking out our hands on cocktail-making classes, and soon enough, you will be slinging drinks like master mixologists! Attendees of mixology classes will learn how to craft two or more seasonally selected cocktails, pair ingredients and flavors for the perfect cocktail, and master the techniques required to become a genuine mixologist.
Meet The Makers – Wine Tasting Selection: Raise a glass and learn to navigate the wine aisle like a seasoned sommelier! Meet the winemakers from the industry’s top brands and learn about local wines in an informative tasting experience.
Delicious Vibes – Live Music & DJ Lounge, presented by Hot in Toronto: Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the festival, and get down with your friends and family at this DJ dance party. One of the main attractions for the Fest will be the beach dance parties every night!
Flavour Street – Food Trucks: Featuring some of the best eats from the streets, and celebrating the best food trucks from around the city.
‘The Grand Showdown’ for The Taste of Florida Recipe Contest, presented by Florida Orange Juice: Food enthusiasts, home chefs, and gastronomes let their culinary imaginations run wild as they show us how to incorporate at least 1 cup of 100% orange juice into their recipes. The top 3 finalists will face off live on Saturday in front of an expert judging panel to establish the winner of the grand prize.
No purchase is necessary. The contest starts at 11:35 a.m. EST on April 1 and closes at 11:59 a.m. on April 5. Open to legal residents of Ontario, Canada, aged 19+. Some restrictions apply. The odds of winning a prize will depend upon the number of eligible entries received during the applicable entry period. The winner can not have won with Evanov Communications within three months (90 days) of their first prize date. Please note that we will NOT be asking for any credit card or other personal information not required to administer the contest.
